Australian Student Visa Cost



You must pay a non-refundable visa application charge when you lodge your visa application. Nil fees apply to students funded under Commonwealth approved programs, secondary exchange students and student affected by the closure of their education provider.
The Student visa application charge includes an International Education Contribution of $115. This contributes to Australian Government initiatives to support international education through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Charge Type Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge $550
Permission to Work
Note: There is no need to get work permission if you were granted visa after 26 April 2008. Because you already have Permission to Work automatically included with your visa. $75
Aus AID and Defense visa (subclass 576)

Charge Type Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge Nil
Permission to Work Nil
Student Guardian visa (subclass 580)

Charge Type Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge $550